n.休息期间,缓解,暂缓,延期,(刑罚的)缓期执行
v.延期,缓期执行(死刑),使休息,使(苦痛等)暂时停止,使缓和,[军]停付(军人)薪饷
The director gave the cast a short respite before the next scene.
导演让全体演员在下一场开始之前稍事休息.
The tablets brought temporary respite from the excruciating pain.
这些药片暂时缓解了剧痛.
The drug brought a brief respite from the pain.
药物暂时缓解了疼痛。